Specification Of Carrot :-
Color : Red , Orange
Shape : Conical
Size : 7 To 10 Inch Long
Country Of Origin : India
Maturity : 60 - 80 Days After Sowing Seeds
Grade : A Grade Export Quality
Self Life : 1 To 2 Month
Temperature : Ideally, Carrot Should Be Cooled To Below 5°C Within 24 Hours Of Harvest.
Packing : Crates, Fruit Crates, Trays, Sacks, Plastic Bags Or Nets.
Use And Benefits of Carrot :-
Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A
and Beta-carotene. Along with these nutrients, it is a good source of Vitamin C, Lutein,
Zeaxanthin, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, etc.
Vitamin A deficiency causes a disease called dry eye,
which affects normal vision and causes night blindness. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in carrots
can also improve eye health. These two natural compounds protect the retina and lens.
Vitamin C in carrots is important for immune
system support and healing. The vitamin A in vegetables also supports the immune system and plays
an important role in the formation and protection of mucous membranes, which act as barriers to keep germs
out of the body.
Studies have proven that consuming a weight loss plan
rich in coloured veggies like carrots reduces the chance of growing coronary heart disease.
Carrots are high in fibre and carotenoids, both of
which are important for short term and long term digestive health.
Carrots have low amounts of natural sugars and when
paired with their fibre content it gives this vegetable a low glycemic index.
While the calcium, phosphorus and vitamin K content
of carrots isn't extremely high, it still contributes to your body's requirement of these nutrients. These
three nutrients are essential for healthy bone growth, development and repair.
